A teenage girl was hospitalised after being injured by a firework in Galway City on Halloween evening.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which resulted in a serious injury to the girl.
At around 7:50pm, Gardaí were called to Millars Lane, Rahoon/Knocknacarra, where a teenage girl had sustained an injury to her eye.
She was subsequently brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway.
An Garda Síochána has said that investigations into the incident are ongoing, and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was at the playing pitches or Millars Lane area between 7pm and 8pm and may have witnessed this incident – including those who may have camera footage – to contact Salthill-Bóthar na Trá Garda Station on 091 514720, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
